BATH — More than $35,000 was raised to benefit the Kennebec Estuary LandTrust at its first annual Art of the Estuary Celebration & Auction last month. Donations from eight local artists depicting landscapes including scenes from Merrymeeting Bay, Thorne Head, Bonyun Preserve and Days Ferry, were sold to benefit KELT’s land, stewardship and education programs.
“Everything about the event exceeded expectations,” said KELT Executive Director Carrie Kinne in a statement. “We had a beautiful Maine summer night with Kennebec River views, delicious food and drink, generous artists, sponsors, hosts and guests. To think that we could raise $35,187 in one night to help maintain our nine preserves and to provide funds for our education programs is a testament to the love people have for the natural world that surrounds us. We are grateful.”
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